LUX Scotland and Platform are delighted to be hosting a three-day residential event at Cove Park, funded by YouthLink Scotland and led by Ashanti Harris, supporting young artists.

In 2020 – 21 LUX Scotland and Platform partnered on a project as part of Now & Next to commission 13 young people to make short moving image works with BBC Arts and Screen Scotland. Building on the success of Now & Next, this residency invites young artists with an interest in moving image to come together for a weekend of creative exploration, relaxation and connection. Multi-disciplinary artist Ashanti Harris was a mentor on Now & Next and returns to lead this special residential event, conceived in dialogue with Lloyd Darko and Reese Leitch, who both took part in Now & Next.

The three-day event will include workshops led by Ashanti, group discussions, readings, film screenings, and dedicated time to present past work and develop future projects.

Ashanti Harris is a trans-disciplinary artist, researcher and lecturer based in Glasgow. Working between dance, performance, facilitation, sound, installation and writing, Ashanti’s work disrupts dominant historical narratives and reimagines them from a Caribbean diasporic perspective. Alongside her creative practice, Ashanti is co-founder of Project X – a community interest company platforming dance of the African and Caribbean diaspora in Scotland; and a founding member of Glasgow Open Dance School (G.O.D.S) – facilitating experimental movement workshops and research.

Platform is the arts centre at the heart of The Bridge in Easterhouse, Glasgow. They offer a multi-art programme of performance, visual art and music as well as a varied Taking Part programme including music lessons, performance workshops, art classes, choir and much more. Platform also work with the local community and offer a free holiday food programme throughout the school breaks.

This programme is supported by YouthLink Scotland.